Looking for a place to build? This property offers a unique opportunity for someone looking to build new and make the space their own, with some of the hard work already done. This .4 acre corner lot has a 1782 sq ft basement with an egress window, a patio area, some trees/shrubs, and a full wooden privacy fence surrounding the back yard. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities!
Active
$55,000
215 E James St, Forrest, IL 61741
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0.4Acres
Unimproved Land
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0.4 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
Patio area
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- 118
- views
- 5
- saves
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Gerber 217-390-8205,
Green Street Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12789468
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Frontage length: 132
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 132x132
Details
- Parcel number: 262603159010
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Forrest
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $148,011
- Annual tax amount: $4,430
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $37,260-37.8% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10231306 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2014 | Price change | $59,900-7.7% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2141787 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2014 | Price change | $64,900-7.2% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2141787 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $69,900 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2141787 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,435 +7.3% | $49,337 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,132 +11.1% | $44,852 +14% |
| 2023 | $3,719 +12.1% | $39,344 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $3,319 +4% | $33,946 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $3,192 -0.5% | $31,904 |
| 2020 | $3,208 +30.4% | $31,904 +31.3% |
| 2018 | $2,459 +4.7% | $24,298 +5% |
| 2017 | $2,349 -0.8% | $23,141 |
| 2016 | $2,368 +29.4% | $23,141 -4% |
| 2015 | $1,829 -51.5% | $24,105 -43.2% |
| 2013 | $3,775 | $42,442 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,986 +11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $40,372 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61741
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatsworth Elementary School
- Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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